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Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Temple, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bcbjj.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 610-750-1110
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 11:30 am–1 pm, 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 11:30 am–1 pm, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 11:30 am–1 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We just hosted my son's 7th birthday party here and let me tell you, this was the BEST venue I've hosted a birthday party at yet!”
“As a woman, it can be intimidating to go to different places to train; however, Berks County JJ makes you feel comfortable and provides some of the highest quality teaching.”
“Was super cool inviting me in for their weekend open mat and went over the schedule for when I want to come try out my first class free.”
“If youre looking for exercise, self defense, and/or competition this is a great place to be.”
“Several different instructors offer a variety of techniques for all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“This gym is one of the most welcoming MMA gyms I've been to.”
“There is also a new kickboxing and strength program that is sure to push you even further.”
What members say
“Jose, the instructor, is extremely knowledgeable and has done a fantastic job in fostering a supportive and positive culture.”
“Berks County BJJ is not only great place to start your martial arts journey, but it is also a welcoming environment to sharpen your existing skills and excel to the next level.”
“Berks County BJJ is not only great place to start your martial arts journey, but it is also a welcoming environment to sharpen your existing skills and excel to the next level.”
“Instructors are very in depth with teaching techniques & breaking everything down in a great way.”
“If youre looking for exercise, self defense, and/or competition this is a great place to be.”
“Excellent knowledgable training staff, safe and amicable training partners, and mats are always cleaned after each session.”
From the reviews
Im happy and very glad to find this good school the instructors are very good they teach good and the atmosphere it’s very good and I make lots of good friends here.
I've been training at BCBJJ for about 7 weeks now, and it's been an amazing experience. The environment is incredibly welcoming, and it's clear that everyone genuinely enjoys being there. Jose, the instructor, is extremely knowledgeable and has done a fantastic job in fostering a supportive and positive culture.
Berks County BJJ is not only great place to start your martial arts journey, but it is also a welcoming environment to sharpen your existing skills and excel to the next level. The individuals at Berks County BJJ welcomed me into the room and immediately started challenging me to push myself to the next level.
Reached out to the owner, Coach Jose, about trying out his school while I’m home for a couple weeks. Was super cool inviting me in for their weekend open mat and went over the schedule for when I want to come try out my first class free. Loved the atmosphere, people, and pace of the class.
New to BJJ? Start at Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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